Small Business Grants

Last updated September 19, 2026

There are currently 1,023 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	EXCELerate Loan Fund 2.0	Brooklyn Alliance Capital Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
State	2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Open Round	Hcr Cdbg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Program-Related Investment Grant Program	Kenneth Kendal King Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $200K
Foundation	Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund	Central Baltimore Partnership Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AGRI Livestock Investment Grant	Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)	Rolling	$400 – $25K
Foundation	Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)	Tri-city Development Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Competitive Grant	Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund	Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program	Selectflorida Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants	Center for Economic Inclusion	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Miami-Dade County TV, Film and Entertainment Production Incentive Program Grant	Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment (FilMiami)	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	UPS Ignite Grant Program	Detroit Regional Chamber	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan Grant	California State Water Resources Control Board	Rolling	$10K – $750K
Foundation	Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Grant	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Belair-Edison Facade Improvement Program	Belair-edison Neighborhoods Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	NYS Grown & Certified ITRD Grant Program - Track 2 – Large-scale	New York Farm Viability Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Federal	U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program	U.S. Mission to Cape Verde	Rolling	$300K – $1M
Foundation	NoMa Retail Opportunity Fund	Noma Improvement Association	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Small Business Leader Award	Opportunity Finance Network	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Good Energy Grant Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Safety Leadership Award	Home Builders Association Of	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund	Go-edc Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Susan's Savings First Time Home Buyers Program	Trilogy Health Services	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Front Range Funds Business Loans	NeighborWorks Housing Services of	Rolling	Up to $1K

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About small business grants

Small business grants provide free funding you never have to repay — unlike loans. Federal agencies, state economic development offices, and private foundations offer grants for everything from startup costs to expansion, research, and hiring. Competition can be stiff, but the payoff is significant: non-dilutive capital with no interest or equity cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are small business grants really free money?

Yes. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid and unlike venture capital, they require no equity. However, most grants come with reporting requirements and must be used for the stated purpose. Some grants reimburse expenses rather than providing upfront cash.

What is the easiest small business grant to get?

Local and state-level grants tend to have less competition than federal programs. Look for community development grants from your city or county, state small business innovation programs, and foundation grants targeted at your specific industry or demographic. Micro-grants under $5,000 often have simpler applications.

Can startups apply for small business grants?

Absolutely. Many grants specifically target early-stage companies. The SBIR and STTR programs fund R&D startups, while foundations and state programs offer startup-specific grants. Some require an existing business entity, while others fund pre-revenue ventures.

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